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D - African Government and Economics Test

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Many government systems across Africa are not stable. This instability has made changes to access to education, distribution of medicine and food to combat disease and famine across Africa.
What is a major factor that has caused this government instability across Africa?
Colonial support
Natural resources
Civil war
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy, in which the chief executive (president) is elected by the:
citizens
parliament
Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies, in which the citizens are responsible for electing the:
members of the legislature
president
president & members of the legislature
Which country's leader is chosen by part of their parliament?
South Africa
Kenya
Which 2 countries have a presidential democracy but have problems with corruption? (Select all that apply)
Nigeria
South Africa
Kenya
Which countries are a democracy? (Select all that apply)
South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
What does an unstable government do?
Lose their balance
Have a peaceful transition from one leader to the next
Have elections to elect leaders
Fail to meet the needs of its people
Match the problems of Africa with their description
When people in African do not get enough food because of government instability it causes this.
Disease
Problems in Africa like HIV/AIDS and Ebola.
Education
Because of government instability, this is often limited for Africans- especially girls.
Famine
Children in rural areas of Africa are more likely to attend school than city children.
True
False
There is limited access to education in many African nations.
True
False
Civil wars in Africa have negatively impacted access to education.
True
False
People all over Africa have equal access to education.
True
False
Women in Africa tend to have lower literacy rates than men.
True
False
South Africa specializes in which two resources?
Oil and Byzantium
Gold and Diamonds
If a country chooses to inveset in its human capital, the GDP of that country should decrease.
True
False
Country A has limited imports on cars from Country B. Which kind of trade barrier has Country A used?
Embargo
Quota
In Country C, the producers and consumers have a great amount of freedom in deciding the 3 economic questions. The government only gets involved if businesses are treating their customers unfairly. Which kind of economy would Country C have?
Mixed Traditional
Mixed Market
Mixed Democracy
Match each scenario with the correct economy.
Country E has many small villages in their country. These small villages do not have a currency, but they choose to trade for things they need. Also, children learn their jobs from their parents and grandparents.
Mixed Market Economy
In Country C, the producers and consumers have a great amount of freedom in deciding the 3 economic questions. The government only gets involved if businesses are treating their customers unfairly.
Mixed Command Economy
In Country D, the government has most control over the 3 economic questions. Producers and consumers only get to decide what they want to buy. Businesses only get to decide what they want to sell.
Traditional Economy
Country Z is an autocracy with a harsh dictator that wants complete control of the government. The dictator is about to start planning the economy. Which kind of economy would you expect the dictator to choose?
Command
Market
3 Extra Points: In Country Y, businesses that make computers are having trouble competing with businesses in Country B. Country Y found that the problem was that Country B was able to sell their computers cheaper than the ones made in Country Y. Country Y can't completely stop trade with Country B though. Which trade barrier could Country Y use on Country B's computers? **There could be more than one right answer**
Tariff
Quota
Embargo